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This 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet was originally purchased in New York and imported to Canada in May 1988 by the seller’s father. Finished in Guards Red over black leather, the car has been modified with a Borg Warner K27 turbocharger, upgraded intercooler, RUF wastegate, 993 brake calipers, a roll bar, and more as detailed below. The 3.3-liter engine was rebuilt less than 10k kilometers ago and sends power to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transaxle. The car was serviced in preparation for the sale, and a PPI was also performed. This 911 Turbo Cab is now being offered with some records, a stamped maintenance booklet, factory manuals, a Porsche CoA, a clean Carproof report, and Ontario registration in the seller’s name.

A repaint in the original shade of Guards Red was performed approximately 17 years ago following an accident that resulted in repairs to the passenger-side rear quarter, though the incident does not appear on the included Carproof report. Minor finish flaws are pointed out by the seller in the gallery, and the driver’s door is said to require repair to the door stop although it is said to function properly.

16” Fuchs wheels are mounted with new lugs and wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza tires showing 2014 date codes. Brake calipers from a 993 have been added and a 4-wheel alignment was recently performed. The original calipers accompany the vehicle. The car is equipped with a black powered soft top, which is pictured both raised and lowered in the gallery. A hole in the fabric has been repaired according to the seller. The included convertible boot has reportedly never been installed.

Black partial leather seats feature red piping and are power-adjustable. A roll-bar has been installed, which prevents the rear seats from folding up. An older Sony cassette stereo and radar detector were added, the latter of which is operated by a rear defrost button.

Further modifications include a 930S 3-spoke steering wheel, as well as a RUF shift knob, speedometer, tachometer, and boost gauge. The odometer was replaced during the engine rebuild and currently indicates approximately 9,500 kilometers (~5,900 miles), while the original odometer pictured in the gallery shows just under 75k miles. The A/C compressor is no longer installed, and many of the removed original components are included in the sale and pictured below.

The turbocharged 3.3L flat-six was rebuilt in 2002 and features a Borg Warner K27 turbo, upgraded intercooler, and RUF wastegate with a 1 bar spring. A recent service included fresh fluids, a new alternator belt, outer tie rod, driveshaft boot, and oil sender gasket. Work totaled over $6,800 CAD and also included repairs of the driver’s seat and boost gauge along with an inspection, results of which are viewable in the gallery.

Additional undercarriage photos are provided below.

The Porsche Certificate of Authenticity confirms the factory colors and lists the optional equipment.

A Carproof report lists no accidents or other issues and Canadian history from new. Cold-start, driving, and power top function videos are provided below.